Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: I’ve read in your column several times to NOT use hot water to flush the garbage disposal after running it. I often do it with hot water because I am multitasking and rinsing the sponge or hand-washing a pan right after the disposal runs. What is the reason for not using hot water? – Debra M., via email

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